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Overbutton Cottage

Melrose, Scottish Borders
Visit Scotland - 4 star
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming cottage nestled in the pretty village of Gattonside with stunning views to the Eildon Hills and close to the beautiful town of Melrose
  • Salmon and trout fishing on the internationally renowned beautiful river Tweed just a short stroll
  • Enjoy a short train ride from the nearby Tweed bank station to the City of Edinburgh
Overview
Property code: 78775

This charming period terraced cottage with wood burner ideal for cosy nights in, is tucked away down a quiet lane with wonderful countryside views towards the beautiful Eildon Hills

Making a charming holiday base for a family or a couple, this light and cheerful cottage provides ample space for four guests looking to make the most of a delightful part of the Scottish Borders. This cosy and relaxing cottage is just a short stroll from the glorious River Tweed where there are plenty of opportunities for salmon and trout fishing. Situated along a quiet country lane in the picturesque village of Gattonside, this lovely period cottage is an idyllic retreat and features a warming wood burner and beautiful rural views.

 

On entering this fresh, bright and friendly period cottage, you will find the welcoming lounge. This is a lovely space to unwind in at the end of a great day exploring the Melrose area, with comfortable seating, a cosy wood burner and TV so you can snuggle up with a favourite movie in the evening. There’s also a selection of books and games to help keep you amused. Crossing into the kitchen/diner, this attractive room has plenty of equipment to help you cook up a storm, as well as an inviting dining area for you to gather, chat and share a fantastic family meal. Heading up to the first floor, there are two colourful bedrooms, each with beautiful countryside views: a lovely double room, and a cosy single room with an additional single pull-out bed. The stylish bathroom is complete with WC and a shower over the bath.

 

Stepping outside, the charming garden is private, with a seating area and plenty of garden furniture so you can enjoy a BBQ or a glass of wine in the evening, while taking in the views of the Eildon Hills or spending the night stargazing. Secure bike storage is available.

 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 single with an additional 2nd single bed available
  • 1 bathroom
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and Tassimo Coffee Machine
  • Wood Burner – first basket of logs included
  • Lounge with TV and DVD player
  • Tassimo  coffee machine
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Dog sitting is available with the owner
  • Dogs must be well behaved and are not allowed upstairs in the property
  • Welcome pack with seasonal fruit and veg included
  • Private garden with seating area and charcoal
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Secure Bike storage available
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
  • Children's play park 100m along lane
  • On street parking only
  • Fast Fibre Broadband provided
  • EPC rating : D
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Just a mile to the north of the picturesque town of Melrose, the village of Gattonside has a couple of friendly restaurants and makes a great base for enjoying long country walks. To the west is Born in the Borders (2 miles), which offers a fabulous day out with grass sledging, osprey spotting, and a distillery and brewery. A short stroll from Gattonside takes you over the River Tweed by chain bridge and into Melrose, where you will find a wide array of quirky independent shops, restaurants, pubs and art galleries. The town also features the ruins of Melrose Abbey, the Priorwood orchard and the walled Harmony Gardens. The home of rugby sevens, Melrose, is also host of the Melrose Sevens tournament as well as the annual Borders Book Festival. Other local landmarks and attractions include the remains of Dryburgh Abbey, Mertoun Estate Gardens, Mellerstain House and Gardens, Smailholm Tower (all within 10 miles), Hume Castle (14.5 miles) and Abbotsford, the former home of the novelist Walter Scott (3 miles). There are plenty of activities to pursue, including golf, fishing and cycling, and Melrose makes a perfect base for walkers exploring both the Borders Abbey Way and St Cuthbert’s Way. From Tweedbank station (2 miles) you can catch a train for a day trip to Edinburgh. Heading west you can explore the bustling town of Kelso (13 miles), which is famous for its popular racecourse, as well as the magnificent Floors Castle, the 12th century Kelso Abbey and the Borders Events Centre.

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 36 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Euan 15th April 2024

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Reviewed by William 8th February 2024

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Cottage was comfortable with all we required. Garden is dog friendly and good walks nearby with Melrose only 10 minutes walk away.

Reviewed by Cliff 23rd December 2023

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Great location, very atmospheric and yet very comfy. Plenty of lovely walks along th river and in th hills. Karen has made us feel very welcome over Christmas. Th heating worked well.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 6th October 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay - the quiet location and views were excellent, with lots of good local walks. We also had a day in Edinburgh using the train from Tweedbank, and visited the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels. Karen's attention to detail and welcome pack of food (the eggs were delicious!) make this one of the best holiday cottages wRead moree've stayed in. Hide

Reviewed by Lorna 15th September 2023

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Gorgeous cottage, kitted out with everything you could think of. Welcome pack was a lovely thought and much appreciated. Lovely walk over the bridge to Melrose but a great base for touring the Borders. Would recommend to all our family and friends.

Reviewed by Linda 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Sylvia 1st September 2023

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A comfortable cottage well places for exploring the borders. It has a sunny south facing garden with views of the Eildon Hills. There is a short attractive walk into Melrose which has plenty to offer; . It is well placed for walking from the doorstep. The cottage is well equipped and. thought has been given to making sure there is everything neededRead more. The welcome pack with a variety of home grown and local produce was appreciated along with a text from the owner to check everything was OK. Hide

Reviewed by James 18th August 2023

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Reviewed by Peter 11th August 2023

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Lovely cottage in beautiful location. Handy for Melrose town, the Borders and for Tweedbank station (trains to Edinburgh). Very clean and well equipped. Nice welcome basket. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Reviewed by Rosalind 4th August 2023

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What a lovely find. The cottage is in a geat location with a superb view of the Eilden hills which are great for a walk. It was tucked away in a little hamlet but very quiet and peaceful. The owner provided many little touches that added to our enjoyment of the cottage. Loved the various goodies provided by her which kept us going. The garden is suRead moreper and very private and could be a real suntrap. Would highly reccommend and would love to go back. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 7th July 2023

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This cottage supplies the whole package. Great position - quiet but close enough to walk to everything you need. Very clean and high quality fixture and fittings. Lots of lovely little extra touches - fruit, milk, Selkirk bannock to name a few. Karen really goes the extra mile. All very dog friendly - as is Melrose and the borders as a whole. LovedRead more our stay - would recommend 100% Hide

Reviewed by Tony 30th June 2023

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We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay at this lovely cottage. Its situated in a beautiful location a few minutes walk from the River Tweed and a few minutes more to Melrose itself. We would love to visit again.

Reviewed by Kevin 25th June 2023

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Lovely cottage great location made very welcome by the cottage owner.Good facilities in Melrose a short walk over the tweed. Plenty of nice walks in the local area.

Reviewed by Carole 14th June 2023

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Karens cute peaceful cottage is spotlessly clean and has all you need for a relaxing break. The views from the windows and garden are stunning towards the Eildon hills. The sound of birds is all that will disturb you! We were down to walk the Borders Abbey Way and to attend events at the Birders Book Festival and Overbutton cottage is great as a baRead morese for both. We hardly used the car as the bus services are so easy. Hope to return to this lovely part of Scotland. Thanks Karen for everything. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 26th May 2023

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A fabulous cottage with lovely views and everything we needed.

Reviewed by Henry 5th May 2023

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Great location, comfortable accommodation and a very thoughtful owner ref information and lots of little treats!

Reviewed by A 14th April 2023

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This is a lovely cottage with great views and a lovely garden. Karen is a fantastic host and attended to everything we needed before and during our stay. The house is great for a dog as the stairgate and enclosed garden are great. Parking in the lay-by on the main road is also easy and less than a minute's walk from the cottage.

Reviewed by Joan 7th April 2023

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Cottage was clean and comfortable. Very enjoyable stay for Melrose 7s.

Reviewed by Becky 23rd December 2022

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Reviewed by Barbara 8th November 2022

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Lovely cosy cottage. Lots of care taken in cleanliness, instructions for accessing the cottage.Nice garden too. The area is lovely and autumn colours and the River Tweed were stunning

Reviewed by Susan 4th November 2022

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A lovely cosy cottage with everything you need. Perfect for us as we were using as a base to visit friends in Melrose which is only a 15 minute walk away. Couldnt park next to the cottage which may put some people off but didnt bother us too much as a parking space found just up the lane. Gorgeous little garden out the back, rain prevented us from Read moreusing but hopefully will stay again in better weather! Hide

Reviewed by Rma 28th October 2022

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Very comfortable and well equipped

Reviewed by William 30th September 2022

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Lovely cosy cottage in a very nice residential area. Beautiful rear garden with stunning views over to the Eildon Hills. The location is excellent for local walking and crossing the River Tweed into Melrose to access all the amenities, including the Rugby Club. Should also mention the excellent Seasons restaurant just around the corner. The owner, Read moreKaren, is a most welcoming and friendly host and provides a lot of thoughtful extras including home grown fruit and eggs, also a wealth of local info. Hide

Reviewed by Neil 16th September 2022

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Overbutton Cottage is in the middle of a row of three with a view to die for, looking directly at the middle peak of Eildon Hill. It is clean, comfortable and bell equipped, especially if you like a soft bed. The location means it is quiet at all times of the day. It is in a wonderful position to your the attractions of the Scottish Borders and theRead morere are good, easy to access walks for your furry family members. I would repeat the visit in a heartbeat. Loved it! Hide

Reviewed by Linda 2nd September 2022

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Lovely cottage ,very clean and comfortable. Owner has provided everything you could need for your stay .Lots of little extras provided eggs,milk ,Selkirk bannock and coffee to name a few. Dog bed ,towels and treats for our dog. Very peaceful location and Melrose within easy walking distance and the River Tweed. We loved it here.

Reviewed by Gillian 19th August 2022

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Beautiful surroundings - excellent for touring and visiting various sites, Went into Edinburgh one day (did the P&R at Sheriffhall) and had a long day trip to Falkirk wheel and Kelpies - well worth it ; Roslyn Chapel also great as was Floors. Comfy coittage to come back to each night. Very relaxing

Reviewed by Jackie 12th August 2022

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Overbutton is a lovely cottage, very homely, comfortable and it had everything we needed. It has a great garden where you can relax with a glass of wine and look at the view of the Eildon Hills. We had a fab week here and were very grateful for the welcome gifts of fruit, home grown tomatoes, fresh eggs, Selkirk Bannock and milk - very thoughtful. Read moreIt is a great base for walking in Scottish Borders and Melrose is a very pretty town. Well worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 5th August 2022

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This is a lovely little cottage in a beautiful location with breathtaking views of the Eildon hills. Its a great area for walking but is also very conveniently located for trips into Edinburgh. We would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Karen 22nd July 2022

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A fantastic cottage in a beautiful location. The cottage was clean and welcoming and had everything we needed for our holiday. The owner, Karen was kind and friendly, welcoming us to the cottage and being on hand if we needed anything. The additional touches such as milk, eggs and fruit were very much appreciated, especially the dog treats which weRead morere enjoyed by our border collie Belle. The location is perfect for exploring the area and we can't wait to return. Hide

Reviewed by Geraint 8th July 2022

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Lovely cottage in a great location.

Reviewed by Jonathan 1st July 2022

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Really nice terraced cottage in village location, close to Melrose. Perfect base for exploring Scottish borders - and dog friendly. House has everything you need and is very comfortable.

Reviewed by Barbara 24th June 2022

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We really loved staying in the cottage it was perfect for us and the garden was lovely a proper sun trap ideal for having G&Ts when getting back from walks

Reviewed by Frances 10th June 2022

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We have had a wonderful week at Overbutton Cottage, our host was very welcoming and ensured everything was just right. The cottage and it's location were perfect and we enjoyed the quiet, leafy lanes on our walks to Melrose. The cottage has a very pretty, secluded garden in which to relax and appreciate birdsong. The whole area is beautiful, with tRead morehe opportunity for many walks through woodlands and along the riverside. Melrose itself has all the amenities you could want on holiday, loved it! Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 6th May 2022

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Excellent location, an easy walk over the bridge to Melrose. Very comfortable cottage

Reviewed by Jane 22nd April 2022

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Lovely cottage in a perfect situation. We loved the view, and the garden enhanced it. Comfortable and cosy. Delightful and helpful owner. Fantastic walks from the door.

Reviewed by Vanessa 15th April 2022

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